Pedro Ramirez Silva of Delano, CA, passed away at home on February 17, 2019 with his family by his side. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and a devout Roman Catholic.
Pedro was born on June 9, 1931 in Melchor, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Octaviano Ramirez and Maria Silva. At the age of 16, he traveled to Mercedes, Texas, where he met and married his loving wife, Carmen Villagrana, in 1950. Pedro and Carmen moved to Richgrove, CA, in 1956 where they settled down to raise their family.
Pedro worked hard to take care of his family, and retired after 50 years of working in agriculture. Upon retirement, he helped to care for his ailing wife until her death in 2003. Pedro spent the remainder of his life enjoying time spent with his family, traveling, and cheering for his Dodgers. He was a faithful member of St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Parish.
Pedro is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Carmen Villagrana Ramirez, and infant son Jesus Ramirez.
He is survived by his children Maria Munoz of Delano, CA, Pedro Ramirez, Jr., of Wasco, CA, Magdalena Martinez of Bakersfield, CA, Berta Ramirez of Delano, CA, Juan Ramirez of Porterville, CA, Miguel Ramirez of Bakersfield, CA, and Rosa Munoz of Delano, CA, along with 25 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren.
A special thank you to Kindred Hospice and his caretakers Sonia, Nurse Anne, and Chaplain Jack for their help in making Pedro’s last days comfortable and peaceful.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.delanomortuary.com for the Ramirez Silva family. Services entrusted to Delano Mortuary, a Dignity Memorial provider.
